Asurion Recalls Counterfeit BlackBerry-branded Batteries Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2010-08-10 · 10752
Hazards
The counterfeit batteries can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
Recall
Number
10752
Date
2010-08-10
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Counterfeit BlackBerry®-branded cell phone batteries in refurbished devices
Companies
Retailer(s)
Asurion, as part of their handset protection claim program nationwide from March 2004 through October 2009.
Distributor(s)
Asurion, of Smyrna, Tenn.
Description
This recall involves only BlackBerry®-branded batteries provided with refurbished Blackberry®-branded devices. The refurbished devices were sent to consumers by Asurion through a handset protection program. The batteries were used across virtually all models of refurbished BlackBerry devices distributed by Asurion prior to November 1, 2009. Genuine Blackberry-branded batteries are not included in this recall. No other Asurion or BlackBerry products are involved in this recall.